Acting
Ini Dima-Okojie, born on 24 June 1990 in Lagos State, Nigeria, is a celebrated Nigerian actress and fashion enthusiast with a dynamic presence in Nollywood. After earning a degree in International Relations from Covenant University, she began her career in investment banking before making a bold shift to pursue her passion for acting by enrolling at the New York Film Academy.
She made her acting debut in 2014 as a supporting cast member on the groundbreaking Nigerian telenovela Taste of Love. From there, she quickly gained recognition for performances in Skinny Girl in Transit, Battleground, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, and The Smart Money Woman, showcasing versatility across television and film.
Her international breakthrough came with the Netflix original Blood Sisters (2022), where she delivered a powerful portrayal of Sarah in what became one of Nigeria’s first high-profile, globally streamed crime thrillers. She also starred in the cross-cultural romantic comedy Namaste Wahala (2021), further bolstering her global appeal.
Off-screen, Ini is recognised not only for her acting but also for her distinctive fashion sense and style influence. Media outlets frequently spotlight her as one of Nigeria's most stylish celebrities. Additionally, in her personal journey, she has been open about her health advocacy, recently sharing publicly about her battle with uterine fibroids since 2017, demonstrating her willingness to use her platform for awareness and support.
Popular in | Nollywood |
Also known as | Inibokun Iguerehi Dima-Okojie |
Popular as | Acting |
Gender | FEMALE |
Birthday | June 24, 1990 (35 years old) |
Year | Movie & Role |
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2025 | The Fire And The Moth as Abike |
2024 | Skeleton Coast as Adana |
2024 | Kill Boro as Boma |
2024 | A Night in 2005 as Ife |
2023 | |
2021 | Day of Destiny as Young Ifeoma |
2020 | Namaste Wahala as Didi |
2019 | Your Excellency as Mimi |
2018 | Sylvia as Gbemisola Okezie |
2018 | The Royal Hibiscus Hotel as Joyce |
2016 | Dinner as Jane Odogu |
2016 | It's Her Day as Nicole Hernandez |